Slim Harpo's 100th Birthday including Local Covers (Jack de Keyzer, Tim Gibbons, Frankie & Jimmy)

Today (January 11, 2024) would have been American Blues Legend Slim Harpo's 100th birthday.

Biography highlights (from Wikipedia)

• January 11, 1924: Born James Isaac Moore in in Lobdell, Louisiana
• First performed under the name of Harmonica Slim but had to change it due to a similarly named musician. 
• Played with his brother-in-law Lightnin' Slim
• 1957: Started recording career with first single: I'm a King Bee / I Got Love if You Want It (Excello Records)
• Ran a trucking business while performing.
• January 31, 1970: Passed away

Here's a trio of local covers:

Links: Jack de Keyzer, More Jack de Keyzer Stories, Video above courtesy of Jack de Keyzer

Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Gibbons

Links: Frankie and Jimmy, More Frankie and Jimmy Stories, Video above courtesy of Frankie Jimmy

And a video from the man himself!

Links: Slim Harpo, More Slim Harpo Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of Slim Harpo - Topic, More 100th birthdays

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